Bio-Reactor Technician

Avantor•Malvern, PA

6d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will: The Bio Reactor Technician provides advanced, on‑site laboratory support services at customer facilities and serves as a primary point of contact for bioreactor operations and regulated laboratory support activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically proficient in bioreactor systems, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision in a regulated laboratory setting while maintaining strong collaboration with scientists and laboratory stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED required
3–5 years of laboratory support experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, research, or scientific environment.
Proven ability to manage complex, non‑routine laboratory support activities with limited supervision.
Formal training in laboratory safety, GLP/GxP, and regulated laboratory practices required.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment, and compliance requirements.
Ability to apply sound judgment when resolving complex support challenges within procedural frameworks.
Excellent organizational, documentation, and attention‑to-detail skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple workstreams, and meet deadlines independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, life sciences, or related scientific discipline; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience supporting customer‑facing laboratory operations strongly preferred.
Previous experience in a GMP-regulated facility strongly desired
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Execute and adapt SOP‑driven laboratory and bioreactor workflows to ensure operational continuity.
Prepare laboratories and bioreactor systems by coordinating equipment checks, materials, and workspace readiness.
Independently troubleshoot and resolve non‑routine bioreactor and lab support issues within defined guidelines.
Assemble, maintain, and repair bioreactor systems, including:
Bioreactors and bubble bottles
Probe calibration and membrane replacement
Component rebuilds and repairs
Manage inventory of bioreactor components and pre‑assembled tubing to improve efficiency.
Coordinate with glass wash teams for autoclave scheduling and delivery of sterilized reactors.
Manage scheduling, prioritization, and documentation using SharePoint and related systems.
Coordinate bioreactor build and maintenance schedules with scientists and lab stakeholders.
Track, maintain, and report metrics for all bioreactors assembled and serviced.
Participate in weekly bioreactor planning meetings to align with operational priorities and capacity planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.